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Lunch near the NY Botanical Garden in the Bronx
A few of us are going to the orchid show to celebrate a birthday next week and would like to find a very casual place nearby to eat lunch - nothing fancy, just good food, preferably not too heavy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Any one tried Palomino's Greenwich?
We were 2 couples, foodies, who have enjoyed the chef's other restaurants in Port Chester, Sonora and Pacifico. Palomino is more upscale in manor, in decor, but the menu does not feel Mexican as much as continental/Adriatic/Asian rim-ish, meaning very varied in ingredients and interesting. The tables are spaced nicely far apart, however the room is still maddeningly loud when full. The service was a bit slow, the wine list a bit pricey and the gentleman in charge of bringing the selection of breads ( all wonderful looking), offering one only, does not reappear for a refill until you wave frantically for a long while along with everyone else trying to get his attention. An amuse bouche is offered when seated, a nicely spiced spread on toast. However, looking for a simple salad of greens to start, we were told that it doesn't exist at this restaurant, only the more complicated salads on the menu were available, recited by our waiter as if he were afraid to go back to the kitchen and ask if we could be accomodated. We had a very good snapper dish, a good tuna dish, rare as ordered and 2 orders of the bouilliabase, very tasty but perhaps a bit small a portion for a grown man. The menu is not too big but covers a nice range of fish, chicken, and meat. I think the price range is a good bit higher than the other restaurants run by this chef but it aims to be a "finer" dining experience. Again, it does not at all strive to be "Mexican upscale" or "Spanish upscale" but may appeal to those in the Greenwich area code looking for the next new thing.
Great Italian restaurants in Highlands area or Buckhead, not too fancy.
A quick follow up for all those generous responses. We ended up at Sotto Sotto for an extremely late dinner and were very happy with both the food and the service. Would definitely go back. Thanks again for all your advice!
Great Italian restaurants in Highlands area or Buckhead, not too fancy.
We'll be in Atlanta, taking out a college student who is begging for a great italian dinner. She doesn't want too fancy. What's great in the Highlands or Buckhead area?
Dining near Southern CT State University in New Haven
I'll be attending an evening event at Southern CT State U in New Haven with my 14 year old son. We are both Chowhounds looking for a casual but good dinner beforehand. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Dining near Southern CT State University in New Haven
I'll be going to an evening event at Southern CT State U in New Haven with my 14 year old son. We are both Chowhounds looking for a casual but good dinner. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Dinner near Emory University
Thanks for the suggestions - we look forward to our Emory visit and hope that setting up our daughter in the dorm leaves us some time to explore. Already ordered tickets to the aquarium.
Dinner near Emory University
Wrote down all suggestions and will post our tastings!
Thanks to all - we look forward to our trip!
Dinner near Emory University
We are staying at the hotel at Emory University during freshman orientation at the end of August. Any suggestions for great food - not formal - nearby or in Buckhead area? Ethnic, bbq, fun. We have a car and a 14 year old who will try things!
